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SuperDuper! Mentor

SuperDuper!   230

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Hiring an attorney is a matter of personal preference and peace of mind even if the firm is good for the application process and mailing..

I hired an attorney, the guy did a great job filling up the applications and collecting his fee, but I was so nervous and "ignorant" with immigration and process that I felt better paying someone for my "peace of mind", unfortunately I was not familiar with VJ website..

If you are looking for an attorney because of your so call situation, you may want to consider someone local? [wherever your state may be]

Wow, makes me wish I paid thousands for Atty to fill out the forms and give me warm fuzzies.

I will immediately call one for the vanilla AOS we have to do. THanks!

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musikgal06 Rookie

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Like everyone else said, I wouldn't worry about a lawyer at all unless it is needed because of your background. Between this fantastic website and the books that are out there, you will do find. Just stay organized and complete the documents carefully, don't rush through. This website and the forums will really be your best friend! :)

Michelle and James

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9/12/09 - Filed petition

9/16/09 - Check cashed

9/21/09 - Received NOA1

12/21/09 - Received NOA2

1/6/10 - Case received at embassy in UK

2/8/10 - Sent packet 3 forms to embassy and checklist

3/5/10 - Received Interview date!

3/8/10 - medical appointment

4/7/10 - Interview---we are approved!

6/15/10 - James is set to move to Chicago

8/7/10 - Wedding!

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NigeriaorBust Grand Master

NigeriaorBust   4,087

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I would check out Marc Ellis. He has been a good choice for a number of VJ members including myself. The final choice has to be up to you as you may hate someone I like. Mr Ellis has an account here under ellisisland.

This will not be over quickly. You will not enjoy this.

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TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,288

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I was agreeing with you completely, si man, and could have been clearer in saying that others should read the OP's question clearly," si man.

Oh -- and Marc Ellis' account is "ellis-island" with the hyphen.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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